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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,741.80, 304,614.68 and 125,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,741.80, 304,614.68 and 125,246.44 is: 172,834.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,741.80 : 304,614.68 = 125,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,741.80/304,614.68 = 125,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,741.80x = 304,614.68 × 125,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,741.80x = 38,151,904,241.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,151,904,241.74/220,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,834.98

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